[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 12986]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                          CAREY FAMILY REUNION

 Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I rise today to acknowledge the 
achievement of the Carey Cattle Operation in Boulder, Montana.
  In the late 1800's Bart Carey settled in the Boulder Valley. Two of 
his sons worked the mines and mills in Montana and Idaho hoping to 
stake their own ranches in the Valley.
  Frank, the patriarch of the operation, followed the gold rush north 
to Alaska, enduring shipwreck and a winter living with an Eskimo 
family. After returning to the Valley he established a ranching legacy 
that endures to this day. Frank and his wife Mary Ellen have 12 
children and 45 grandchildren.
  Their legacy of cussed independence, integrity, and determination 
instilled in their children the qualities of hard work, responsibility 
and most importantly a deep abiding faith in God.
  This attitude of responsibility fostered a deep sense of patriotism 
and resulted in their son, Martin B., answering his nation's call 
during World War II. He was joined by four sisters--Lillian, Agnes, 
Eleanor, and Josephine--who served as Navy nurses.
  Service to our country, in spite of the demands of managing a 
thriving cattle operation, and the concessions that were available 
under such conditions saw their youngest son Tom, the current 
patriarch, answering the call during the Korean conflict.
  As the only remaining son, Tom and his extraordinary wife Helen, 
carry on the tradition. Operating out of the main ranch they have 
endeavored to instill these same values in their children and 
grandchildren. In spite of the current condition of American 
agriculture they are making every effort to ensure that their children 
and the children of Tom's siblings have every opportunity to continue 
their ranching legacy.
  As the Carey family gathers for a reunion this Fourth of July they 
will find a base of operation being restored to its original state. 
They understand the importance of preserving history and their role in 
this dwindling aspect of the great American west.
  I would like to extend my congratulations and sincere best wishes to 
the Carey family for high grass, plentiful water, and most importantly 
a fair market price for the fruits of their labor.

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